Mentryville Oil Ghost Town Rich in History

Mentryville Park is a tiny oil ghost town rich in history tucked away in a tiny corner of Pico Canyon.  It's an important piece of US History for its role in the Oil Boon, but still draws people today for its beautiful hiking trails set in the Santa Monica Mountains. It's recognizable from several tv and movie productions but also draws a crowd for its reputation for being haunted.

Cabin Life (For the Weekend) at Lake Arrowhead

It's July and it's hot.  It's 107F degrees and although it still beats the...

Southern Charm: Savannah and Charleston

A design conference allured me to Savannah, Georgia. Savannah charmed me with the sweet...

When Bears and Eagles Photobomb in Juneau

Of all of the adventures anticipated I never expected to be photobombed by bears and eagles in Juneau, Alaska.

A Travel Guide to Malibu Pier

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I never thought I would be hunting Thomas Dambo's famous giant wooden trolls in a forest, but here I am.

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